Saab 2000
Saab · Sweden · first flew 1992 · airliner
The Saab 2000 is a stretched, high-speed 50-58 seat development of the Saab 340, designed to rival regional jets on cruise speed while retaining turboprop economy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 27.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Stretched low-wing turboprop
- Six-blade props well outboard
- Conventional low tailplane
Distinguished from the 340 by its much longer fuselage, the engines and large six-blade propellers mounted well outboard on a low straight wing, and a conventional tail.
Specifications
- The Saab 2000 has a length of 27.3 m (90 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 24.8 m (81 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 685 km/h (426 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
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History
First flown in 1992 and certified in 1994, the Saab 2000 used Allison AE 2100 engines and slow-turning six-blade propellers to reach jet-like cruise speeds. High development costs and the market's swing toward regional jets limited sales, and only 63 were built before production ended in 1999.
Variants
The type was produced essentially in a single passenger configuration, though airframes later appeared in corporate, government and special-mission roles. Some were converted for surveillance and VIP transport.
Where you'll see it
In the UK the Saab 2000 has flown with Eastern Airways on routes from airports such as Aberdeen, Humberside and Newcastle supporting oil-and-gas and regional traffic. Its rarity made it a recognisable visitor at eastern and Scottish UK airports.
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